AN Afghan soldier claiming he is Manchester United star Ryan Giggs's "biggest fan" was among those limbering up for an historic game of football in Kabul.
Said Douad will play in the Afghan team against soldiers from Britain and other peacekeeping nations in today's "game of unity" at Kabul stadium - where the Taliban used to carry out executions.
Yesterday, the young Afghan soldier had a chance to pose for pictures with the solid silver Barclaycard Premiership trophy, which has been flown out by the Football Association for the match.
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